Salary: £26,019.25 per annum pro rata (£32,524.06 FTE)
Hours: Part-time (0.8 FTE / 30 hours, 4 days per week)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 24 months (January 2027 – December 2028)
Location: Home-based in Wrexham or surrounding area, with occasional travel to meetings, events and other locations as required.
(Nodyn: Mae’r disgrifiad swydd hwn ar gyfer y ‘Swyddog Cadwraeth – Prosiect Stepping Stones Wrecsam’ sydd hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg)
About the job
We’re looking for a passionate conservationist with knowledge of invertebrates and a strong interest in habitat restoration to join our Wales team as Conservation Officer for the Wrexham Stepping Stones project.
Working with project partners including North Wales Wildlife Trust, Wrexham County Borough Council, Stori Brymbo, Maes Y Pant Action Group and Coed Lleol, you’ll restore, create and reconnect Open Mosaic Habitat across the County of Wrexham. You’ll oversee practical habitat works such as grassland and woodland management, bare ground creation and scrub control, carry out ecological surveys, manage contractors and volunteers, and engage local communities through events, training and species recording.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference for priority species associated with brownfield habitats such as Grizzled Skipper, Early Colletes, Spotted Dark Bee, Spider Hunting Wasp and Bee Wolf, and to help local communities to engage with and protect the wildlife on their doorstep.
Why Buglife?
The Benefits
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Pension: Up to 8% employer pension.
- Life Assurance: Life assurance cover from day one of employment.
- Wellbeing Wednesday – a paid half-day off on the last Wednesday of every month.
- Employee Assistance Programme – online GP and Physio appointments.
- A supportive culture where we invest in your development.
- The chance to make a real difference for invertebrates and nature’s recovery.
The Mission
Buglife is the only organisation in Europe dedicated to saving all invertebrates. From bees to beetles, jellyfish to jumping spiders – we’re working to prevent extinctions and protect the small creatures that keep ecosystems functioning.
We’ve been going since 2000, with staff across the UK, and we’re at an exciting point in our development with a new strategy to scale our impact. This role will help us deliver that ambition in Wales, restoring habitats for some of our rarest invertebrates and inspiring communities to help protect them.
How to apply
Download the Recruitment Pack (Hefyd ar gael yn y Gymraeg).
Please download the recruitment pack and submit your CV and a covering letter below or alternatively send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].
Closing date: 1 December 2026
Interviews: Week Commencing 7 December 2026
Buglife values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, and we recruit based on skills, experience, and qualifications. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know.
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Image credit, used for social sharing: Scotland B-Line meadow (Claire Pumfrey – Buglife)